This collaboration video by YouTubers (in which I’m included) is a great example of the power of YouTube’s community. When Xgobobeanx was given the runaround by Mac, her frustration led to this video. As I said in my clip (which appears at the end of this clip), “Apple has an obligation to treat every customer…
Social experiment #28238. What happens when you get into a NYC taxi (like I did yesterday morning) and have a panic attack? The taxi driver was surprisingly receptive to me placing the camera on his dashboard and then screaming and whining as he took us to market research. I asked his permission, but didn’t tell…
MomoDelicious, a YouTuber, stole my hat off my head at the NYC 7.7.7 gathering. Now “HatofNalts” is traveling the globe, most recently on the head of popular Tuber SeanBedlam. While I deeply miss the hat I haven’t since replaced, I take great joy in knowing that I can explore the planet vicariously through it. To…
Ever heard of the term “Madvidpulation”? Of course not. Because I made it up today. But here’s the concept. Real video clips that mislead the view into concluding a story that isn’t true. Here’s my example via Revver. I also did an alternative that was more for YouTube. Did I madvidpulate you?
Here’s my entry to the “StandupAndSling” contest, where I tell the story of who REALLY invented the SlingBox. Hop on and vote if you like. Registration is quick- they send you an automatic password instantly.
Here’s a funny promo about Reeled In (The Daily Reel) that lives on Funny or Die.
Ahhh the video contest. Is it a way to engage creators, or for marketers to do “lead gen” (snatch the e-mail address of creators’ friends)? I understand why contests require registration for rating — we wouldn’t want a “Chicago” style election. At the same time, these “one-off” contest websites are maddening. For example, here’s a…
This consumer-generated advertising phase is soooo over. Get real. A bunch of idiots with a webcam will never threaten big agencies. In fact I “threw” this Heinz ketchup ad just to keep the advertising agency model vibrant. There were more than 2,600 entries to the Heinz Ketchup contest on YouTube. Voting occurs between August 27…
Bree is dead, but I think she’ll be back. LonelyGirl was killed last Friday, and here’s the LonelyGirl15 episode that brings ovaracting in online video to a high bar I can only hope to reach. The video is currently rating 3 out of 5 stars and keep in mind you can’t select one star). Sources: according to…
Obviously I don’t have “writers” for my videos. In fact I can barely find someone else to hold the camera, which is quite evident in my videos. But here are a few fun facts behind my “Writer’s Staff” series that is up to 8 episodes now. Months ago I met with the an NYC-based independent station about…